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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.06, 808.74 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.06, 808.74 and 324.10 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.06 : 808.74 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.06/808.74 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.06x = 808.74 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.06x = 262,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,112.63/586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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